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Studies Found WHO Report on Sunbeds Unbalanced and Inaccurate
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The World Health Organization and a European SCHEER Report misrepresented the quality of the research used and omitted relevant confounding information in the groups’ most recent publications on sunbeds, according to research reports published in the journal Anticancer Research. continue reading
Federal government extending Canadians’ access to pandemic benefits
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Recipients will able to receive the benefit for a maximum of 38 weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021 — up from 26 weeks. continue reading
Health officials can’t explain Dr. Tam’s ‘rocket ship’ modelling
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Canadian government health officials were at a loss to explain why new federal modelling shows such a wild trajectory when they appeared at a House of Commons health committee hearing Friday. continue reading
Stay-at-Home Order Extended in Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions Along with North Bay-Parry Sound
Friday, February 19, 2021
In the Toronto and Peel Public Health Regions, and the North Bay-Parry Sound District, the shutdown measures and the Stay-at-Home order will continue to apply until at least Monday, March 8, 2021, based on key public health indicators and following consultation with the local medical officers of health. continue reading
Ontario Launches Education Campaign to Help Workplaces Reopen Safely
Friday, February 19, 2021
TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching new health and safety education campaigns, with a particular focus on helping small businesses across the province reopen safely. The on-the-ground assistance includes a comprehensive suite of resources business owners can access at no cost to ensure they are helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. continue reading
